Kanu’s misplaced mission
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu needs no introduction being a newsmaker by social media standards. He is leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) which is more of a movement than a geographical expression in practice. His objective is to have a ‘Biafra state’ carved out of the present Nigerian nation and he defines its geographical composition as consisting of all five states in the south-east zone as well as Rivers, Delta, Kogi and Benue states, despite objections from some of the listed states.
IPOB has eclipsed its predecessor, the Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) led by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike. Reason for this may be IPOB’s rather extremist tactics and media visibility with its own radio to boot. Majority of people in the south east zone do not agree with Kanu or MASSOB on the issue of secession.